Published 17:01 IST, October 26th 2020
Tom Brady BEATS Drew Brees' NFL record with 559th career touchdown pass vs Raiders
Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady went past New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees with his record-breaking 559th touchdown pass against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
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Tom Brady on Sunday offered a glimpse of what New England Patriots could be missing after guiding Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a thumping 45-20 victory over Las Vegas Raiders. 43-year-old quarterback delivered four touchdown passes on Sunday, adding ar record to his name. four touchdown passes against Raiders took his all-time tally to 559, breaking Drew Brees' all-time record.
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Tom Brady touchdown record: Bucs star top NFL's touchdown passes list, surpasses Drew Brees
Drew Brees has been on top of NFL passing leaders list since last season when he nailed his 541st to break Peyton Manning's record. 41-year-old entered game against Carolina Panrs on 556 and added two more on Sunday to extend his lead over Tom Brady's 555 to three.
However, Bucs star added four more to his tally to overtake Saints star in Tampa Bay's big win over Las Vegas. Brady threw four touchdown passes to four different players - a 5-yard pass to tight end Rob Gronkowski, 4-yard pass to receiver Chris Godwin, 1-yard pass to receiver Tyler Johnson and a 33-yard pass to receiver Scotty Miller.
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In past five games, former Patriots star has 14 touchdowns and an interception. 43-year-old's quick start to season has seen him pip Drew Brees' touchdowns and Bucs star will hope to keep pace up throughout season. Brees has mand 11 touchdown passes in six games this season, while Brady has raced to 18 in seven so far this campaign.
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Brady completed 33 of 45 passes for 369 yards and four scores and Tampa Bay offence dominated proceedings to remain at top in NFC South standings. Bucs led only 24-20 early in fourth quarter, but Tampa Bay scored 21 unanswered points as ir offence clicked into rhythm.
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Bucs are 5-2 ahead of ir game against Giants and with potential arrival of Antonio Brown, best is yet to come for Tampa Bay. 32-year-old has reportedly signed a one-year deal with Bucs which will see him reunite with Brady and coach Bruce Arians. If Brown can recreate some of his Pittsburgh form which made him one of best in business, Bucs are likely to be strong contenders for Super Bowl as y look to make most of Brady's presence in Tampa Bay.
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(Im Courtesy: NFL.com)
17:01 IST, October 26th 2020